The course is divided into 5 parts:
1. Introduction of polymer (classification and systematics of synthetic polymers and biopolymers)
2. Polymer synthesis: polymerisation, kinetics, etc.
3. Polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
4. Basic characterization and analysis of solid polymers and polymers in solution.
5. Application
The lecture for this course will be conducted through face to face manner in Spring 2023.
1. Introduction of polymer (classification and systematics of synthetic polymers and biopolymers)
2. Polymer synthesis: polymerisation, kinetics, etc.
3. Polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
4. Basic characterization and analysis of solid polymers and polymers in solution.
5. Application
The lecture for this course will be conducted through face to face manner in Spring 2023.
To develop an understanding of the fundamentals in polymer chemistry covering:
1. The synthesis and characterisation of polymers
2. The relation between chemical structure, polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
3. Methods for characterising and analysing polymers.
1. The synthesis and characterisation of polymers
2. The relation between chemical structure, polymer morphology and physico-chemical properties
3. Methods for characterising and analysing polymers.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Students will be able to explain about fundamental of polymers, their synthesis and reaction mechanisms. |
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| 2. | Students will be able to understand about polymer behaviors and properties in the solid and solution state; as well as characterization techniques commonly used in polymer science. |
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| 3. | Students will be able to apply and give examples of the practical utilization of polymers and polymer technology. |
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to polymers Classification of polymers (synthetic and biological polymers) Concept of molecular weight |
lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 2. | Polymer synthesis: differences between chain growth and step growth polymerization | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 3. | Polymer synthesis: radical, ionic and condensation polymerisation | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 4. | Coordination polymerisation Ringopening polymerisation Copolymerisation |
lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 5. | Properties of polymers in solution | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 6. | Properties of polymers in solid state | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 7. | Mid-course examination and discussion about the detail in the examination | lecture review at home | 360分 |
| 8. | Mechanical properties of polymers based on their structures | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 9. | Introduction for characterization of polymers I | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 10. | Introduction for characterization of polymers II | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 11. | Industrial application of polymers Basics of plastics processing |
lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 12. | Presentation and discussion of assignments | presentation preparation | 170分 |
| 13. | Elastomers, functional polymers, liquid crystalline polymers, conducting polymers | lecture review at home | 160分 |
| 14. | Final examination and discussion about the detail in the examination | lecture review at home | 360分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| Assignments | Mid-term exam | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 30% | |
| 2. | 10% | 30% | 40% | |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Total. | 30% | 30% | 40% | - |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Title: Polymer Chemistry
Authors : Sebastian Koltzenburg, Michael Maskos, Oskar Nuyken
Publisher: Springer, 2017
Authors : Sebastian Koltzenburg, Michael Maskos, Oskar Nuyken
Publisher: Springer, 2017
- 9:00 - 18:00 Students can contact and make appointment via email.
- Contact information: Kumkum Ahmed email: kumkum@shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Internship experience at an international company on the mechanical characterization of thermoplastic polymers and their processing which will be utilized to teach in the current lecture for understanding mechanical properties of polymers based on their structures, processing of polymers and their applications. |
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